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Apple likely to begin production of 7.85-inch iPads in 3Q12, say sources

Max Wang, Taipei; Steve Shen, DIGITIMES

Thursday 1 March 2012

Makers in Apple's iPad supply chain have started delivering samples of 7.85-inch iPads for verification, with volume production likely to begin in the third quarter of 2012 at the earliest, according to industry sources.

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